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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NFL FanDuel Optimizer.
| QB | Ben Roethlisberger |
| RB1 | Jordan Howard |
| RB2 | Leonard Fournette |
| WR1 | Julio Jones |
| WR2 | Michael Thomas |
| WR3 | Sterling Shepard |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 131.15 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.17 | 2.41 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,300 | 21.04 | 2.53 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $8,200 | 19.71 | 2.40 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,600 | 19.47 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,600 | 19.47 | 2.56 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,300 | 21.04 | 2.53 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $7,700 | 18.86 | 2.45 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.17 | 2.41 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 22.27 | 2.37 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,700 | 20.07 | 2.31 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 17.34 | 2.09 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,200 | 17.33 | 2.41 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.15 | 2.26 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $6,900 | 15.32 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,200 | 17.33 | 2.41 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 22.27 | 2.37 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,700 | 20.07 | 2.31 |
| Orleans Darkwa | NYG | $5,300 | 12.08 | 2.28 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.15 | 2.26 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $6,500 | 14.66 | 2.26 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 18.25 | 1.96 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 15.13 | 1.89 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,500 | 14.97 | 2.00 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,900 | 14.52 | 1.84 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,400 | 13.49 | 1.82 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,500 | 13.00 | 1.73 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,600 | 12.10 | 1.59 |
| Demaryius Thomas | DEN | $6,800 | 11.99 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,700 | 11.70 | 2.05 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,500 | 14.97 | 2.00 |
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 8.94 | 1.99 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 18.25 | 1.96 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 15.13 | 1.89 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,900 | 14.52 | 1.84 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,400 | 13.49 | 1.82 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,900 | 10.74 | 1.82 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.38 | 2.02 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $7,400 | 11.81 | 1.60 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,400 | 10.50 | 1.64 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,400 | 9.67 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.38 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,400 | 9.67 | 1.79 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,500 | 9.44 | 1.72 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,400 | 10.50 | 1.64 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,000 | 10.78 | 2.16 |
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,400 | 10.32 | 1.91 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $5,100 | 10.27 | 2.01 |
| Ryan Succop | TEN | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,000 | 10.78 | 2.16 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $5,100 | 10.27 | 2.01 |
| Ryan Succop | TEN | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.94 |
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,400 | 10.32 | 1.91 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,200 | 11.35 | 2.18 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $5,300 | 10.72 | 2.02 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,300 | 10.38 | 1.96 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $5,400 | 9.86 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,200 | 11.35 | 2.18 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,600 | 9.64 | 2.09 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $5,300 | 10.72 | 2.02 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,300 | 10.38 | 1.96 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.